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Our Baby Kate

Katherine Anne was born on June 26, 2006. Shortly after her birth...she was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia associated with the 22q chromosomal deletion. Kate was a trooper...endured 4 open heart surgeries, 5 heart catherizations and spent over 150 days in the hospital. On January 15, 2008, her heart gave out and she passed into her Heavenly Father's Arms. During her 568 days here on Earth...she was always smiling. We miss her immensely...but rejoice in her new pain-free Eternal Home.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

--had his 6 month well baby check. He weighed in at 18lb 4oz (60%) and 28in (above 95%). All else is well...except that Grant needs a little more upper body strength. He has NO desire to push up with his arms!

--makes a complete mess when eating....wants so much to grab the spoon and usually successfully grabs it or or bats it out at least once during a feeding

--is waking up several times during the night still...usually is content once he gets his paci back!

(will probably start baby boot camp this week)

--celebrated New Years at the Children's Museum

--woke up just in time to see the ball drop on New Year's Eve at home later that night

--is already bustin' out of his 12 month stuff--YIKES!

--still has the most beautiful blue eyes ( I hope and hope they stay)

--got rid of his baby bathtub...now he sits in his seat in the tub! Seth chooses to take a bath with him, instead of a shower! How sweet is that! (Can't believe I'm putting more baby stuff away in the attic)

--is a GREAT traveler

--still has a bald spot..but you can now feel a little fuzz growing

--entered his picture in the snow baby contest for the newspaper

--went to Oompa's band concert...was mesmerized by the music...blinked his eyes every time cymbal played. Maybe he's going to be our musical one!

--no longer stays where you put him...can roll where he wants

--is no longer safe just plopping him on the bed or couch

--giggles and giggles when you play peek-a-boo

--hates it when we put the cover over his carseat..usually he can kick it off

Welcome to our blog...and thanks for sharing in our journey through this amazing ride called life! We are blessed...in many ways by our loving Savior. It is our hope and prayer...that this blog might bring you a little laughter...a little encouragement...a little hope...or a little of whatever you need to help you out today!

Our boys

Seth is our totally amazing 11 year old! He brings us nothing but complete joy. He loves soccer and basketball, school (especially reading and math), playing with friends and collecting any type of sports card. He excels in school in all areas and usually is a great big brother. He is a great kid with a super heart.

Grant is our "on the go" 5 year old! Grant loves to explore...and wants to be outside all the time. If he can't be outside, he loves to play Wii, board games and with his Legos. He wants more than anything to be big like Seth. He can make me laugh on almost a daily basis...and his hugs beat no other.